PYP of the IB: Program of Inquiry ISGR for 2012-2013

5 weeks (34-38)

6 weeks (39-44) 6 weeks (45-50) 7 weeks (2-8)

Silt
6 weeks (9-14)

6 weeks (15-22)

Where we are in time and place

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from local and global perspectives Key Concepts: Reflection, Change and Connection Related Concepts: Sequencing Central Idea:Personal histories tellus about who we are. An Inquiry into

How we share the planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

Who we are
An inquiry into of the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values, the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

How the world works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

How we organise ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities; the structure and function of organisations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment Key Concepts: Change and Responsibility Related Concepts: Production and Transportation Central Idea: Food goes through a process to reach our table. An Inquiry into Food goes through a production process. Food is distributed in many ways.

Key Concepts: Connection Related Concepts: Categorization, Cycles Central Idea: Mini-beasts serve a purpose as they co-exist in their environment An inquiry into: different kinds of mini-beasts the habitats of mini-beasts the purpose of mini-beasts and their relationship to other living things and their environment .

Key Concepts: Function and Perspective Related Concepts:

Key concepts: Form, Function, Connection Related concepts: Expression; celebration, community Central Idea: There are many forms of expressions used within celebrations An Inquiry into: People celebrate in different ways Celebration can be present in our school environment Celebration is a stage for expression and performance

Key Concepts: Form Related Concepts: Categorization Central Idea: Earth materials can be sorted and classified An Inquiry into: How different earth materials can be sorted What are the differences between different types of earth materials? Where can we find different types of earth materials in our environment?

Central Idea: We experience the world through our senses. An Inquiry into We use our senses for different purposes. How we use our senses changes our perspective. Our senses cooperate.

Ways of knowing about my past. How I have changed over time. Where I am from effects who I am.

DRAFTED 18/1//12

Key Concepts: pg.18 Form, Function, Causation, Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection Draft Jan 2012 Key Concepts: Language pg.74 Math pg. 87 Arts pg.132 Related Concepts: Science pg. 97 Social Studies pg. 106 PSE pg.117

Draft Jan 2012